What to Plant in August in the Mid-Atlantic and Upper South
Use first-frost timing, days to maturity, summer establishment methods, and regional differences to choose what to plant in August.
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Grow lemon bee balm, also called lemon mint or purple horsemint, in sun and well-drained soil while recognizing that Monarda citriodora is usually annual or biennial.
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What to Plant in August in the Mid-Atlantic and Upper South
Use first-frost timing, days to maturity, summer establishment methods, and regional differences to choose what to plant in August. Read the guideNative Plants & Pollinators
How to Grow Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda citriodora)
Grow lemon bee balm, also called lemon mint or purple horsemint, in sun and well-drained soil while recognizing that Monarda citriodora is usually annual... Read the guideGrowing Guides
Types of Beans for the Home Garden: Bush, Pole, Runner, Lima, Cowpea, and Dry
Choose bean seeds by growth habit, species, and harvest use, including bush, pole, runner, lima, cowpea, snap, shell, and dry beans. Read the guideGrowing Guides
Types of Corn for the Home Garden: Sweet, Flint, Flour, Dent, and Popcorn
Choose among sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, dent corn, flint corn, and ornamental corn by harvest stage, kitchen use, growing season, and pollination plan. Read the guideSeed Starting & Germination
Seed Germination Troubleshooting: Why Seeds Do Not Sprout
Diagnose poor seed germination by checking moisture, temperature, planting depth, seed condition, dormancy requirements, oxygen, and damping-off in a useful order. Read the guideSeed Saving & Varieties
Heirloom vs. Hybrid vs. Open-Pollinated Seeds
Understand the difference between heirloom, open-pollinated, and F1 hybrid seeds, including what each term means for selection, uniformity, and seed saving. Read the guideWhat to Plant Now
Virginia Garden Seeds: A Seasonal Planting Guide
Plan Virginia garden seeds by crop season, frost risk, elevation, and the differences among Tidewater, Piedmont, valleys, and mountain gardens. Read the guideWhat to Plant Now
North Carolina Garden Seeds: A Seasonal Planting Guide
Choose North Carolina garden seeds with separate coastal, Piedmont, and mountain windows instead of one state-wide planting date. Read the guideWhat to Plant Now
Mid-Atlantic Garden Seeds: What to Plant and When
Plan Mid-Atlantic garden seeds by crop tolerance, local frost windows, days to maturity, and the difference between coastal, Piedmont, and mountain conditions. Read the guideOpen the garden gate
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04 Types of Corn for the Home Garden: Sweet, Flint, Flour, Dent, and Popcorn
Choose among sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, dent corn, flint corn, and ornamental corn by harvest stage, kitchen use, growing season, and pollination plan.
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05 Seed Germination Troubleshooting: Why Seeds Do Not Sprout
Diagnose poor seed germination by checking moisture, temperature, planting depth, seed condition, dormancy requirements, oxygen, and damping-off in a useful order.
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06 Heirloom vs. Hybrid vs. Open-Pollinated Seeds
Understand the difference between heirloom, open-pollinated, and F1 hybrid seeds, including what each term means for selection, uniformity, and seed saving.
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07 Virginia Garden Seeds: A Seasonal Planting Guide
Plan Virginia garden seeds by crop season, frost risk, elevation, and the differences among Tidewater, Piedmont, valleys, and mountain gardens.
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08 North Carolina Garden Seeds: A Seasonal Planting Guide
Choose North Carolina garden seeds with separate coastal, Piedmont, and mountain windows instead of one state-wide planting date.
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09 Mid-Atlantic Garden Seeds: What to Plant and When
Plan Mid-Atlantic garden seeds by crop tolerance, local frost windows, days to maturity, and the difference between coastal, Piedmont, and mountain conditions.
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Amaranth Comprehensive Growing Guide
Growing Amaranth: A Complete Guide Unlock the secrets to cultivating amaranth in your garden with this comprehensive guide. From planting tips and ideal growing conditions to pest management, harvesting, and even culinary uses, this...
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